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Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti
(The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, on his Jayanti today.
Prime Minister said, “Bowing to one of the greatest sons of Mother India, the embodiment of courage, compassion and good governance, the exceptional Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti. His life continues to motivate millions.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj made a mark as a valorous warrior and an outstanding administrator. From building a strong navy to ushering several pro-people policies, he was outstanding in all spheres. He will always be remembered for his opposition to injustice and intimidation”.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Dedication to the Nation and laying of foundation stone of various National Highway Projects in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir by Shri Nitin Gadkari on 27th-28th September
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari will be dedicating to the Nation and laying foundation stone of various National Highway Projects in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir on 27th September, 2021. The minister will review and inspect Z-Morh and Zojila Tunnel on 28th September, 2021 .
Shri Gadkari will lay the foundation stone of the following road projects:
- Baramula-Gulmarg: NH-701A in Union Territory of J&K. Upgradation of existing carriage way. Total length 43 km, Awarded cost Rs. 85 Crores. This will improve riding quality of NH for tourist to visit Gulmarg.
- Vailoo to Donipawa : NH-244 in the Anantnag district of J&K. Construction and upgradation  of the road. Total length 28 km, awarded cost Rs. 158 Crores. This will provide connectivity to Kokernag&Vailoo.
- Donipawa to Ashajipra : NH-244, joining with NH-44 in the District of Anantnag. Construction of new bypass  . Total length 8.5 Km, awarded cost Rs. 57 Crores. This will Bypass the Anantnag town.
- 4 lane Ring Road around Srinagar  Rs. 2948.72 crores for decongestion of Srinagar City.
Hon’ble Minister will visit following Project sites:
- Visit of Z-Morh portal area, and will drive through the Z-Morh main tunnel. Length of the Z-Morh main tunnel is 6.5 Km length of the escape tunnel  is 6.5 Km. Z-Morh tunnel will provide all weather connectivity to Sonamarg tourist town.
- Visit of Nilgrar tunnel-I and II. Nilgrar-I is a twin tube tunnel of 433 m length each. Nilgrar twin tunnel-2 is of 1.95 Km length each. Nilgrar-I and Nilgrar-II tunnels are the part of 18.0 Km long approach road to Zojila west portal. Total cost of the approach road including both these tunnels is Rs. 1900 Crores. Zojila tunnel will provide connectivity to Ladakh region Kargil, Drass and Leh.
- Visit of Zojila Tunnel through west portal. Total length of the Zojila Tunnel is 14.15 km. Awarded cost of the tunnel is Rs. 2610 Crores.
- Visit of Zojila tunnel through east portal. Excavation of tunnel through west portal has been done 123 m in heading and through east portal excaved in heading has been done 368 m as on date.
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Ministry of Finance
National Pension System adds 1.03 lakh Subscriptions for Q1, FY2020-21 in private sector
206 corporate enrolments in 1st Quarter of FY 2020-21
43,000 new subscription through corporate enrolment
Over 60,000 enrolments under all citizen model
The National Pension System , a flagship defined contribution pension scheme of the Government of India, has released its subscription numbers for the first quarter of 2020-21. The scheme’s subscriber base has registered a growth of 30% whereby 1.03 lakh individual subscribers from the private sector and 206 corporates were enrolled during the 1st quarter, resulting in a total of 10.13 lakh corporate subscribers in the age group of 18 to 65 years. Among the 1,02,975 subscribers registered, 43,000 have routed their subscription through their employer/ corporate while the rest have voluntarily enrolled in the scheme.
After the onset of COVID-19, employers have adopted or are willing to adopt deeper measures to ensure adequate support to employees in terms of their financial well-being. As per a recent survey of Willis Towers Watson, over 20 percent of employers in the private sector aim to educate employees on retirement adequacy and available savings options, while some companies are focusing on employees approaching retirement by providing independent, unbiased financial advice. Additionally, about 30 percent of employers are looking to address the impact of the pandemic on employees’ financial and emotional well-being due to stress and concerns related to economic conditions and job security. As retirement benefits are unlikely to be reduced despite short-term actions by employers, employees may be looking for more flexibility concerning contribution schedules, withdrawals and timing of lump-sum payments, etc.
Shri Supratim Bandyopadhyay, Chairman, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority , said: “The National Pension Scheme  has been a success amongst the corporate employees. While financial planning often took a backseat in an individual’s life, this pandemic has brought it to the forefront, creating awareness for financial security at such testing times. During this pandemic, a growing realisation for both corporates and individuals has emerged that retirement planning is not a mere saving or tax benefit choice. The role played by private corporates to take charge of educating the employees about the benefits of NPS is highly appreciable, resulting in an interesting quarter for the pension sector regulator. We have also adopted various proactive measures for ensuring uninterrupted services to the subscribers in this period of unexpected crisis”
In its initiative to educate the citizens and to spread awareness about pensions and National Pension System, PFRDA has been organising webinars in association with industry body Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry .
Special Service and Features
First trial operationssuccessfully conducted in New Integrated Terminal of Chennai Airport
Today, AAI’s Chennai International Airport achieved a major milestone as the New Integrated Terminal Building  had its first successful trial operation after it was inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on 08.04.2023.The first flight was conducted today with US Bangla airline, operating Dhaka- Chennai–Dhaka Sector. Thearrival/departure operations were carried out following allregulatory producers and with all amenities in place,while passengersexperienced a pleasant transit through the new terminal. The inbound flight arrived  with 191 passengers on board while the outbound flight departed  with 192passengers.
The successful completion of first operation is a sure shot in the arm for the airport, as this will help to further augmentthe operations in the new terminal and to provide world class services to customers.“The experience was quite good, and the staff were extremely co-operative, I wish the best for them” commented one of the passengers who arrived from Dhaka to Chennai. Passengers did admire the aesthetic interiors of the new terminal. “The new terminal is very beautiful, organised and everything is going smoothly and perfectly, remarked another passenger who was departing to Dhaka. US-Bangla Airlines, which operated the trial first flight, expressed their delight at having completed the trial successfully.
The trial operation went on smoothly will the cooperation of all airport stakeholders, while facilities including check-in,immigration,customs, ATRS, Baggage handling systems, Fixed Link Bridges’ &aerobridges were methodically operationalised for seamless functionality complying with ORATprocess.As first trial operation is completed,the airport operations in new terminal will be scale up in a calibrated manner. To begin with, narrow-bodied operators will shift operations to the new terminal in a phased manner. IndiGo airline is likely to operate two trial schedules on April 28. The trials will continue with multiple operators as the terminal stabilises to accommodate more and more operations each day. The wide body operations are expected to commence from last week of May.
The New Integrated Terminal Building of Chennai Airport promises to offer state-of-the-art facilities and amenities to passengers, promising an enriching travel experience.ORAT is a recognised and proven risk mitigation technique that increases opportunities for a seamless transition of new airport projects, services, and facilities from construction to active operations. It involves all the stakeholders from an early stage so that the new airport facility functions perfectly from day one.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
I wanted to show life in Post-Soviet Ukraine during 1990s through this film: Director of ‘Rhino’, Oleh Sentsov at IFFI52
Panaji, 24 November 2021
“My film is very violent and tough. I wanted to show the life in Post-Soviet Ukraine during the ‘wild’ 1990s through this film,” said Director of IFFI52 World Panorama film Rhino Oleh Sentsov. He was addressing a media interaction at the 52nd International Film Festival of India in Goa today.
“I am a self-taught person and moved to film-making late. Life is short and I want to keep making films,” said Oleh Sentsov whose movie Rhino features also had Asian Premiere at IFFI52 yesterday. The film was also shown at Venice Film Festival 2021 earlier.
Veronica Welch, who is part of Rhino team, while interacting with the media said that “We were not sure how the film will be understood by audience world over as the topic of collapse of Soviet Union is very local. But art connects people and our film shows that life is a combination of our choices and environment around us and there is always a question of how much control we have over those circumstances.”
Speaking about portrayal of rising violence in Rhino Oleh Stentsov said, “I hate criminal dramas and hate violence but wanted this film to be realistic. It is based on real story of mine and the character lives a different and not so good life but he changes after some incidents happen with him. I wanted to show this criminal world without any efforts to bring romance into the story. I wanted to show how real world is.”
He further added, “It is my effort to show to the current generation how was life in Ukraine in nineties. It will remove any misconceptions that they may have about life in Ukraine at that time.”
Veronica Welch added, “It is an effort to educate youth that life in social media is not real and we have to work hard to have decent living. Crime is not the way to get there and they may end up paying heavy price for indulging in criminal activities.”
About Movie
Is a story of petty thief, a young man nicknamed Rhino quickly works his way up the criminal hierarchy in 1990s, Ukraine. Rhino has only known power and cruelty, but with nothing left to lose, could he finally find a chance at redemption?
About the Director
Director of movie Oleh Sentsov was born on 13 July 1976 in Simferopol, Crimean Oblast, Ukrainian SSR. He is an ethnic Russian. From 1993 to 1998 he was an economics student in Kyiv and later took courses in film directing and screenwriting in Moscow.TEAM IFFI PIB | NT/MC/DR/IFFI-66
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Ministry of Finance
Foreign nationals and NRIs visiting India can make payments using Unified Payments Interface  while in India
The Reserve Bank of India  has, vide circular no. RBI/2022- 23/176CO.DPSS.POLC.No.S–1907/02.14.006/2022-23 dated 10.02.2023, allowed access to Unified Payments Interface  to foreign nationals and NRIs visiting India by enabling them to make payments using UPI while they are in India. RBI has updated its Master Directions on Prepaid Payment Instruments  accordingly. This was stated by Union Minister for State for Finance Dr Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
The Minister further stated that this facility has been extended to travellers from G-20 countries at select international airports  for their merchant payments. Further, a provision has also been made by RBI to provide UPI access to NRIs who have international mobile numbers linked to their NRE / NRO accounts. National Payments Corporation of India  has apprised that the said facility is allowed for 10 countries namely Singapore, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Oman, Qatar, USA, Saudi Arabia, UAE and United Kingdom.
The Volume and Value-wise UPI transactions since 2018 is as under:
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83.20Note- UPI data for CY-2023 spans from January 2023 to June 2023. Source:RBI
Giving more information, the Minister stated that the UPI acceptance in foreign countries started in 2022 only. Further, NPCI International Payments Limited , a wholly owned subsidiary of National Payments Corporation of India  is devoted for internationalisation of UPI. RBI has been facilitating engagements for the expansion of UPI in countries which have potential for collaboration, the Minister stated.
Ministry of Railways
Collision of Train No. 47178 Lingampalli – Falaknuma suburban train with Train No. 17028 Kurnool City – Secunderabad Hundry Intercity Express occurred at Kacheguda Railway Station this morning
Immediate Relief and restoration works were undertaken
A high-level enquiry is being conducted
A collision of Lingampalli – Falaknuma local train with Train No. 17028 Kurnool City – Secunderabad Hundry Intercity Express occurred at 10.30 hrs this morning i.e., 11th November, 2019 at Kacheguda Railway Station towards Falaknuma side in Hyderabad Division of South Central Railway. Five coaches of MMTS  train and three coaches of Hundry Express have been affected. Due to collision, 16 passengers were injured and they were immediately rushed to the hospital. Nine of the injured were immediately discharged.
Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal expressed his deep concern over this accident. He immediately instructed the authorities for monitoring and extending assistance in arrangements for the treatment of the injured at the accident site.
Senior Railway Officials including Addl. General Manager, Chief Security Commissioner, Divisional Railway Manager, Hyderabad, Chief Medical Director, Chief Safety Officer along with Medical Relief Van and Accident Relief Train rushed to the spot to undertake relief and restoration works. A high-level enquiry at the level of Commissioner, Railway Safety, South Central Circle has been ordered to investigate into the reasons for the incident.
Local train services in Kacheguda – Falaknuma section have been affected and some local services have been cancelled. A few other long distance train services have been partially cancelled/ diverted in Secunderabad-Falaknuma- Kacheguda section.
Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rates Notification No. 30/2020 - Customs 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby makes the following amendment in the Notification of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs No.27/2020-CUSTOMS , dated 19thMarch, 2020 with effect from 25th March, 2020, namely: -
In the SCHEDULE-I of the said Notification, for serial No. 9 and the entries relating thereto, the following shall be substituted, namely: -
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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister speaks to His Excellency President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke earlier today with His Excellency President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy briefed the Prime Minister in detail about the ongoing conflict situation in Ukraine. Prime Minister expressed his deep anguish about the loss of life and property due to the ongoing conflict. He reiterated his call for an immediate cessation of violence and a return to dialogue, and expressed India’s willingness to contribute in any way towards peace efforts.
Prime Minister also conveyed India’s deep concern for the safety and security of Indian citizens, including students, present in Ukraine. He sought facilitation by Ukrainian authorities to expeditiously and safely evacuate Indian citizens.
Ministry of Defence
Swarnim Vijay Mashaal in Southern Naval Command, Kochi
‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaal’  received in traditional military custom by Vice Admiral AK Chawla, PVSM AVSM, NM, VSM, ADC, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command on 24 Mar 21 at War Memorial inside Naval base, Kochi. The event was witnessed by War Veterans, Senior officers and men from SNC.
The ‘Victory Flame’, was accorded ceremonial reception by 50 men Guard of Honour. The Victory Flame reached Kochi on 23 Mar 21after traveling a distance of approximately 2,500 kilometres andis traveling in four cardinal directionsof Defence commandsin the country commemorating the ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ ie completion of 50 years of Bangladesh war. The flame will be traveling across the cities and villages felicitating the war heroes and their Next of Kins who were part of 1971 War.
As a mark of Honour andRespect to the War Vetransthe ‘Victory Flame’ will visit the houses of CX John CPO residing in Njarackal followed by TK Michael MCERA II , Nau Sena Medal  From Karumalloor. Thereafter the Flame will proceed to the residence of Hon Sub Lieutenant  VL Pappachan, Nau Sena Medal  residing in Varapuzha at Ernakulam District on 25 Mar 21. The Navyband and ceremonial guard is also accompanying the team.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Union Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates floating jetty at Old Goa
Shri Mandaviya announces that Old Goa and Panjim will soon be connected through ferry and cruise
Union Minister of State  for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Mansukh Mandaviya in the presence of Chief Minister of Goa Shri Pramod Sawant inaugurated the second floating jetty at Old Goa virtually today on the occasion of Goa statehood day.
Shri Mandaviya expressed hope that the floating jetty at Old Goa will prove a game changer for the tourism sector of Goa. He also announced that Panjim and Old Goa will be connected by ferry and cruise services. The Minister said the jetty will offer safe, hassle free transportation to the tourists. The Minister lauded the work done by Government of Goa in making tourism sector a growth engine of the state.
The Government of India has approved setting up of two Concrete floating jetties on River Mondovi  to connect Old Goa and Panjim. This is the second floating jetty constructed on River Mondovi . Earlier, the first jetty located at Captain of Ports, Panjim Goa was inaugurated by Minister of Ports Shipping & Waterways in presence of Chief Minister of Goa on 21st February 2020 at Panjim.
Concrete floating jetties have many advantages over the fixed jetties. – Their price is approximately 1/5th of the price of fixed jetty. Similarly they are quicker to build and install, easier to use. The designed life of floating jetty is up to 50 years. Also, being floating structures they don't need CRZ clearances. They can be increased in size or reduced as per changes in users' requirement or the changes in jetty site's hydrographic profile.
Wishing the people on Goa Statehood Day, the Minister said the government of India along with the state government is committed to the development of the state. He said Murmugaon Port has also contributed significantly in the development of the state.
Union Minister of State for Ayush  Shri Shripad Yesso Naik and Minister for Ports, Government of Goa, Shri Michael Lobo, were also present on the occasion.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister meets J&K school children under Youth Exchange Programme ‘Watan ko Jano’
“India's diversity & tolerance unique among nations in the world”: Shri Rajnath Singh
The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh met a group of school children from Jammu and Kashmir under the Youth Exchange Programme “Watan ko Jano”, here today. The Ministry of Home Affairs  has been organising programme “Watan ko Jano” to give exposure to the youth and children of J&K about the cultural and socioeconomic development taking place in other parts of the country. Youth and children hit by militancy and from weaker sections of the society have been identified for the purpose. Organized by the Department of J&K Affairs, MHA in association with J&K State Rehabilitation Council, Social Welfare Department, the group of 244 students from Classes 1 to 12, including 46 girls, representing all 22 districts of the state, and escorted by 23 teachers, are on a 10-day visit to Delhi and Lucknow.
Addressing the children, Shri Rajnath Singh said India is a unique country where people of all major religions of the world live in harmony. There is no other such tolerant society anywhere, he noted. The Union Home Minister said all sects of Islam are present in India, something not even any Islamic nation can boast of.
Shri Rajnath Singh said India is a rising power and in last four years our economy jumped from 9th place to 6th; next fiscal we will break into Top Five and by 2030 we hope to be among world's Top Three economies.
The Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region , Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh was also present on the occasion.
Special Service and Features
Climate Change and Renewable Energy” lecture organised at CTCRI
ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute  under the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in coordination with Indian Society for Root Crops organised Shri Visakham Thirunal Endowment lecture on “Climate Change and Renewable Energy”. Dr. R.V.G Menon, former director of ANERT and IRTC gave the lecture at CTCRI, Thiruvananthapuram. He said ways to reduce the use of fossil fuels should be explored with the judicious use of natural resources like solar power, water, wind energy. He also emphasised on exploring the use of bio fuel and bio diesel.
Dr. M.N.Sheela, Director of the institute presided over the function and Shri Adithya Varma of Travancore Royal family delivered special address. Dr. J.Sreekumar, Vice- President, Indian Society for Root Crops welcomed the gathering. Around 200 participants that included ISRC members, invited guests, research scholars and students took part in this function in a hybrid mode. Dr. Visalakshi Chandra, Joint Secretary proposed the vote of thanks.
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